STEVE TALBOYS, granted a free transfer earlier this week, is looking to continue in the game while developing a celebrity, hospitality business.

"I have started my own business and, at the same time, I have spoke to a couple of clubs," said 31-year-old Talboys.

"I'm working on a thing called face-to-face celebrities, working for corporate days and hospitality requiring celebrities. I put the face to the event.

"I have quite a few people who will help: Dean Holdsworth, Warren Barton, Vinny Jones and John Scales," he said.

"I have been laying the foundations for that for two months. In the meantime, a couple of non-league clubs have rung up and a couple of other clubs I know would be interested in having me on trial."

Talboys has made three appearances and four as substitute since joining Watford on a free from Wimbledon 20 months ago.

"I knew I was getting a free at the end of the season. I was on the way to Brentford a few months back but the manager got the sack.

"I have got on very well with everyone connected at Watford and have a good relationship with Mr Taylor. Obviously my chances were limited," he said.

Signed by Kenny Jackett, Talboys made his three appearances at the beginning of last season but after being dropped, the then manager did not select him again.

"I think everyone deserves a chance in life. Had I had six or seven games and not done it, I could hold my hand up but two or three was not much," said the utility player.

"But I have enjoyed it. I came into the game late so I know what it is like to work for a living.

"With me in the side this season, I wouldn't make a difference because they have been winning anyway. But I have caused them no problems.

"I have been in the squad of 17 or 18 but always the one left out. I have always been in the first team squad, never banished to the reserves. But that has meant travelling and not playing. It can be frustrating and whereas they get their days off, you have to play with the reserves.

"I like the club. It is a great club and I have been lucky that Wimbledon and Watford have both been very warm clubs."

Taylor, announcing the decision, said: "Steve has been very, very good while he has been here. His contract is up at the end of the season. I was going to give him a free and this gives him a chance to get himself fixed up ahead of the rest.

"Steve has done nothing untoward. He has been very good in the year I have worked with him.

"He has been a model professional and I am pleased to help him in this way."

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